CR10X Reference Manual
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Table 14-1 Typical Current Drain for Common CR10X Peripherals
Typical Current Drain (mA)
Peripheral
Quiescent
Active
AM16/32 Multiplexer
<0.21
6
AM25T Multiplexer
0.5
1
AM416 Multiplexer
0.1
17
COM200E/210E Phone Modem
0.12
160
COMM300E/310E Voice Synthesiser
Modem
0.1
140
HDR GOES Satellite Transmitter
1
350 during GPS
acquisition
<4000 during
transmission
RAD Short Haul Modem (with SC932)
<2.2
10 to 15
RF95(A) RF Modem
1.4
30
SAT Argos Satellite Receiver
<0.09
15 (<700 transmit)
SDM-A04
10.5
continuous
SDM-CD16
6.0
45/LED lit
SDM-INT8
0.4
6.5
SDM-SIO4
0.7
29
SDM-SW8A
3
6
SM4M/SM16M Storage Module
<0.2
30-40 processing
10 comms. mode
15 data storage)
14.3 Campbell Scientific Power Supplies
The power supplies normally sold for use with the CR10X are the PS12E-ALK
Alkaline Power Supply and the PS12E-LA Lead-Acid Power Supply. For details
on these power supplies please refer to the PS12E and PS512-M Power Supplies
User Guide.
14.3.1 Use of Rechargeable Batteries
There are inherent hazards associated with the use of sealed lead-acid batteries.
Under normal operation, lead-acid batteries generate a small amount of hydrogen
gas. This gaseous by-product is generally insignificant because the hydrogen
dissipates naturally before build-up to an explosive level (4%) occurs. However,
if the batteries are shorted or overcharging takes place, hydrogen gas may be
generated at a rate sufficient to create a hazard. Campbell Scientific makes the
following recommendations:
1. A CR10X equipped with standard lead-acid batteries
should never be used in applications requiring
intrinsically safe equipment.
2. A lead-acid battery should not be housed in a totally
gas-tight enclosure.
A rechargeable battery pack and charger is ideal for ‘float charge’ applications
where the charger is permanently connected to the mains and the lead-acid
batteries provide a reliable back-up in the event of a mains failure. The recharge-
able battery option is also ideal in situations where a solar panel is used to provide
power on remote sites.
WARNING